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Indonesia to fund free public schools from existing 2027 budget

Jakarta, Sept. 24 -- The Indonesian government will not create a supplementary budget to fund its upcoming free public school program but will instead draw directly from the mandated education allocat... Read More


Habib Rifan sworn in as MP

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Habib Rifan was sworn in as a National List Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today. Published by HT Di... Read More


Oxygen Forensics CEO Lee Reiber, Russian National Oleg Davydov Arrested: What We Know About Alleged Russian Ownership and Secret Service Deal

India, Sept. 24 -- The arrest of a US technology executive and a Russian citizen took place amid charges of concealing the Russian nationality and operation of a company involved in digital forensics ... Read More


Security tightened around Parliament amid 22nd Amendment debate

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Security has been tightened in and around the Parliamentary complex as Parliament debates the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution today. A heavy police presence was observed at... Read More


Opposition readies fresh impeachment push against Gyanesh Kumar over SIR report

New Delhi/IBNS, Sept. 24 -- The Opposition is gearing up to move a fresh motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over an investigative report on the controversial Speci... Read More


TET Resolution Passed, 6 Free LPG Cylinders Trigger Row

Srinagar, Sept. 24 -- Srinagar- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed a series of key decisions and heated exchanges on Thursday, with the House passing a resolution seeking exemption o... Read More


"Diabolic game to subvert democracy": CPI(M) MP John Brittas demands removal of Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Launching a sharp attack over alleged discrepancies in the SIR process, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Thursday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanes... Read More


Bill on dog registration and rabies elimination presented in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A Bill titled the "Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs" was presented to Parliament today by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Gove... Read More


Judges will have option of retiring early despite new retirement age: Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Judges will have the option of retiring early with their full pensions despite the new retirement age, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today. He said ... Read More


Voter deletion row: KPCC files complaint against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, BJP MLA Abhay Patil

Bengaluru, Sept. 24 -- The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) lodged a formal police complaint seeking legal action against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP... Read More